SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21F18
LOYDGB21F18 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21F18 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | F18 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Mobile Branch Chester-le-Street Hub (770427 |
| City | Chester-le-Street |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LOYD Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- F18 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT code LOYDGB21F18?
LOYDGB21F18 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mobile Branch Chester-le-Street Hub (770427, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need LOYDGB21F18 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21F18.
How long does it take to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Lloyds Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 1646 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lloyds Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21F18?
LOYDGB21 is the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21F18 points to Mobile Branch Chester-le-Street Hub (770427. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LOYDGB21F18.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.